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Designing a Home for Artemis II - Episode 68
Season 7
Human Factors Engineer Cynthia Hudy shares what it takes to design a spacecraft around the people who fly it.
We explore Cynthia’s role designing the …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
From the End Zone to the Cockpit - Episode 67
Season 7
NFL Alum and Pilot Jimmy Graham shares stories about stunt flying and how it helped him relax when off the field.
In this episode, we discuss how Jimm…
6 months, 1 week ago
From Warthogs to Reapers - Episode 66
Season 7
Retired Fighter Pilot Lt. Col. Tammy Barlette shares how flying the A-10 prepared her for operating UAVs like the MQ-1.
In this episode, she discusses…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
Test Flying the SR-71 Blackbird - Episode 65
Season 7
Retired Test Pilot Rogers E. Smith recalls flying the final SR-71 Blackbird flight and how a fuel leak grounded the aircraft forever.
In this episode,…
7 months ago
Flying the First U.S. Harrier Combat Mission - Episode 64
Season 7
Retired AV-8B Pilots Capt. Frank “Pugs” Smith and Lt. Col. Luke “Warren” Jacobs take us behind the iconic Jump Jet and its 40-year legacy.
We are back…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Unlocking Asteroid Secrets - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 4
Season 7
How OSIRIS-REx's journey to Asteroid Bennu could reveal clues to the origins of life on Earth.
Welcome to the finale of our 4-part bonus podcast mini…
8 months ago
50 Years of the F-16 - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 3
Season 7
How the F-16 became a combat legend around the world, and what it takes to build them.
Welcome to Part 3 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the…
8 months, 1 week ago
Building the International Space Station - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 2
Season 7
How the world's largest spacecraft taught us to live and work in space.
Welcome to Part 2 of our 4-part bonus podcast miniseries on the making of Behi…
8 months, 1 week ago
The Hurricane Hunters - PBS S7 Miniseries Episode 1
Season 7
What does it take to fly into a hurricane, and why is it important?
Welcome to Part 1 of our bonus podcast miniseries on The Making of Behind the Wing…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Collecting Space Dust from Asteroid Bennu - Episode 63
Season 7
University of Arizona Professor and OSIRIS-REx Principal Investigator Dr. Dante Lauretta explains how asteroids could reveal the origins of life on E…
8 months, 3 weeks ago